Canon PIXMA MX522 Installation guide

Brand: Canon

Model: PIXMA MX522

Category: Print & Scan

Type: Installation guide

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Canon PIXMA MX522: Print, scan, copy, and fax with this versatile all-in-one printer. With built-in Wi-Fi and mobile printing options, you can print from virtually anywhere. The PIXMA MX522 also features a 2.5" LCD screen, a 30-sheet automatic document feeder, and a variety of creative printing options.

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Setup Guide

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Setup Guide

This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.

Network Connection

Wireless Connection

Preparation for Connection

Printer Setup

Setup Procedure Selection

Push Button Method

Standard setup

WPS

Other setup (Advanced setup)

Disable

WEP

WPA/WPA2

Wired Connection

Preparation for Connection

Cable Connection

Printer Setup

Character Entry

Troubleshooting

Network Connection

Wireless Connection

Preparation for Connection

Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.

If the power is on, a button on the Operation Panel (A) is lit.

Notes on Wireless Connection

Make sure that the computer is connected to the access point (A) (or wireless network router) you want to connect your

printer to. For details on how to check the settings, refer to the manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer.

The con guration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your

system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.

Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b.

If your device is set to the "IEEE802.11n only" mode, WEP or TKIP cannot be used as a security protocol. Change the

security protocol for your device to something other than WEP and TKIP or change the setting to something other than

"IEEE802.11n only."

For of ce use, consult your network administrator.

Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing

data such as your personal information to a third party.

This printer cannot be used over wireless and wired connections at the same time.

An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless connection without an

access point, is not supported. Be sure to prepare an access point.

Printer Setup

1. Press the MENU button (A) on the printer.

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2. Use the buttons (A) to select the WLAN setup icon.

3. Press the OK button (B).

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (C) lights up when wireless connection is enabled.

Setup Procedure Selection

The printer will automatically search for access points supporting WPS.

* If the Push Button Method screen is displayed on the printer

When you are unsure if your access point or router supports this technology, press the Stop button.

Proceed to the screen for Standard setup.

Push Button Method →

-A Select the most suitable connection method from the following.

Standard setup →

-B

Connect to Access Point by entering the Network Password

WPS →

-C

Connect to WPS-compatible Access Point

Other setup (Advanced setup) →

-D

Connecting to the Network by Entering the Access Point's Settings

Directly on the Printer

When using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4, select "Advanced setup".

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-A Push Button Method

Connection Using WPS

1. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.

For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.

2. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.

3. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

4. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

-B Standard setup

Connection via Standard setup

1. Select Standard setup.

2. Press the OK button.

3. Select your access point, then press the OK button.

4. One of the screens below will be displayed on the printer.

5. Enter the network password (WEP key or passphrase).

Character entry is case-sensitive.

6. Press the OK button.

7. Make sure that the network password is correct.

Character entry is case-sensitive.

8. Press the OK button.

9. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

10. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

-C WPS

Connection Using WPS

1. Select WPS.

2. Press the OK button.

3. Select Push button method.

4. Press the OK button.

5. Press the OK button.

6. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.

For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.

7. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.

8. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

9. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

-D Other setup (Advanced setup)

Connection via

Advanced setup

1. Select Other setup.

2. Press the OK button.

3. Select Advanced setup.

4. Press the OK button.

5. Select your access point, then press the OK button.

6. Select the security protocol used by the access point, then press the OK button.

Disable

7. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

8. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

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WEP

7. Select the WEP key number you want to use.

8. Press the OK button.

9. Enter the WEP key.

Character entry is case-sensitive.

10. Press the OK button.

11. Make sure that the WEP key is correct.

12. Press the OK button.

13. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

14. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

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WPA/WPA2

7. Enter the passphrase.

Character entry is case-sensitive.

8. Press the OK button.

9. Make sure that the passphrase is correct.

10. Press the OK button.

11. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.

12. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

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Wired Connection

Preparation for Connection

Before Starting Wired Connection Setup

1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.

If the power is on, a button on the Operation Panel (A) is lit.

Notes on Wired Connection

Make sure that the computer and router (A) are connected. For details on how to check the settings, refer to the manual

supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer.

The con guration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your

system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.

For of ce use, consult your network administrator.

Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing

data such as your personal information to a third party.

This printer cannot be used over wireless and wired connections at the same time.

When using a router, connect the printer and computer to the LAN side (same network segment).

Cable Connection

You will need an Ethernet cable (sold separately).

1. Remove the Cap (A) of the second port from the top located on the left side at the back of the printer.

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2. Connect the printer and a network device (router, etc.) with an Ethernet cable (A).

Do not connect it to the USB port.

Printer Setup

1. Press the MENU button (A) on the printer.

2. Use the buttons (A) to select Setup in the next screen.

3. Press the OK button (B).

4. Select Device settings.

5. Press the OK button.

6. Select LAN settings.

7. Press the OK button.

8. Select Change wireless/wired.

9. Press the OK button.

10. Select Wired LAN active.

11. Press the OK button.

12. When the screen shown on the right appears, press the COPY button (A).

The network connection setup is now complete.

Character Entry

You can enter characters on this printer when the Numeric buttons (A) on the Operation Panel are lit.

Follow the procedure below.

1. You can enter characters when the Numeric buttons are lit.

Password entry is case sensitive so press the button accordingly to switch between lower case, upper case and

numeric characters.

2. Enter characters using the Numeric buttons.

3. Repeat 1 and 2 to enter more characters.

Button Lower case mode "abc" Upper case mode "ABC" Numeric mode "123"

1 1

2 abc ABC 2

3 def DEF 3

4 ghi GHI 4

5 jkl JKL 5

6 mno MNO 6

7 pqrs PQRS 7

8 tuv TUV 8

9 wxyz WXYZ 9

0 0

# - . SP * # ! " , ; : ^ ` _ = / | ' ? $ @ % & + ( ) [ ] { } < > \ ~

Each time you press this button, the entry mode changes between lower case mode

"abc", upper case mode "ABC" and numeric mode "123".

SP: Indicates a single space.

Troubleshooting

Standard setup

The Target Access Point is Not Detected

Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back

on.

Check the access point name/network name and network password of your access point or router.

Are the computer and network device congured?

Are the access point and printer installed in an open space where wireless communications are possible?

Is the access point operating in IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b?

After checking the above points, press the left Function button (A) on the printer to search for the access point again.

If the problem is not resolved, there may be other causes.

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